Mitsui Chemicals established the Mitsui Chemicals Catalysis Science
Award in 2004 with the aim of contributing to the sustainable
development of chemistry and the chemical industry. This award is
designed to recognize researchers who have made outstanding achievements
in catalysis science.

The researcher who made the best achievements in the catalysis
science field.

The researcher who made the most original achievements in the
catalysis science field.

47 years or younger

37 years or younger

Prize

A commemorative plaque

and a cash prize of 5 million yen

A commemorative plaque

and a cash prize of 1 million yen

2. Selection schedule

The winners will be selected by a selection committee organized by
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., to consist of several world-class academic
experts in catalysis science and a representative of Mitsui
Chemicals.

Web entry start

September 1st, 2017

Deadline

December 31st, 2017

Announcement of winners

Around June 2018 on the website, specialized magazines, etc.

Award ceremony and Commemorative lectures

The winners will be requested to deliver commemorative lectures in
Autumn 2018. The travel expenses including accommodation charges
will be paid. The details will be announced later.

Application forms, submission information and details will be indicated
as above URL.